Quality Assurance Engineer

NDAX Canada Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering cryptocurrency trading platform as a Quality Assurance Engineer, where your expertise in test automation and software quality assurance will play a crucial role in delivering top-notch products. This position offers the chance to work within a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and excellence in the fintech space. You will be responsible for designing and implementing tests, debugging, and ensuring that our software meets the highest standards before launch. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a company recognized as one of Canada's Best Workplaces, while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Extended Healthcare Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Training & Development Opportunities

Bonus – Awards – Gifts

Stock Option Plan

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in test automation using Cypress or Appium.
• Extensive understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and execute automation scripts using open source tools.
• Create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases.
• Monitor debugging process results and track quality assurance metrics.

Skills

Test Automation

Cypress

Appium

Software Quality Assurance

SQL

Scripting Languages

Agile/Scrum

API Testing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Automated Testing Tools

Testing Tools

Job description

As one of Canada's largest and fastest growing cryptocurrency trading platforms, NDAX has set the bar high for the country's fintech industry and is constantly leading the way in terms of security and innovation. We're on a mission to empower more Canadians to unlock the full potential of digital finance. To address the various needs in the Canadian cryptocurrency space, NDAX has assembled a multidisciplinary team with diverse backgrounds, including finance, technology, engineering, compliance, marketing, and more.

We're proud to have been recognized as one of Canada's Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work.

We are looking for a Quality Assurance (QA) engineer to develop and execute exploratory and automated tests to ensure product quality.

QA engineer responsibilities include designing and implementing tests, debugging and defining corrective actions. You will also review system requirements and track quality assurance metrics (e.g. defect densities and open defect counts).

The QA Assurance Engineer role plays an important part in our company’s product development process. Our ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting tests before product launches to ensure software runs smoothly and meets client needs, while being cost-effective. If you hold an engineering background and enjoy providing end-to-end solutions to software quality problems, we’d like to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Review requirements, specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback
• Create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases
• Estimate, prioritize, plan and coordinate testing activities
• Design, develop and execute automation scripts using open source tools
• Identify, record, document thoroughly and track bugs
• Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved
• Develop and apply testing processes for new and existing products to meet client needs
• Liaise with internal teams (e.g. developers and product managers) to identify system requirements
• Monitor debugging process results
• Investigate the causes of non-conforming software and train users to implement solutions
• Track quality assurance metrics, like defect densities and open defect counts
• Stay up-to-date with new testing tools and test strategies

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in test automation using Cypress or Appium
• Demonstrated experience in software quality assurance
• Extensive understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes
• Proficient in creating clear, concise, and detailed test plans and test cases
• Practical experience with both white box and black box testing techniques
• Practical experience with automated testing tools
• Strong understanding of SQL and scripting languages
• Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies
• Experience in API performance and/or security testing is advantageous
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Benefits

• Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development Opportunities
• Bonus – Awards – Gifts
• Stock Option Plan